HS code 0901.21 covers Roasted coffee (not decaffeinated) — for example roasted coffee beans, ground coffee. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 6c/kg, on top of which 15% import VAT is charged.
Worked example: landed cost on R100,000 of goods
This line is charged by quantity (6c/kg). The specific-duty leg needs the consignment’s quantity in kg, so a R100,000-only example would understate the duty whenever that leg applies. Use the Duty & VAT Calculator with quantity for a full figure.
| Customs value (CIF) | R100,000 |
| Ad-valorem leg only (0%) | R0 |
| Import VAT (15% on ATV, ad-valorem duty only) | R16,500 |
| Floor (quantity unknown) | R116,500 |
VAT is charged on the Added Tax Value (customs value + 10% upliftment for non-SACU imports + duties). Figures exclude clearing, freight and any anti-dumping/safeguard duty. For an exact, all-in figure use the Duty & VAT Calculator.
Where HS 0901.21 sits in the tariff
Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 0901 is “Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.
- 0901.11 Coffee; not roasted or decaffeinated 0% duty
- 0901.12 Coffee; decaffeinated, not roasted
- 0901.21 Coffee; roasted, not decaffeinated — this page
- 0901.22 Coffee; roasted, decaffeinated
- 0901.90 Coffee; husks and skins, coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion
Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 09 →
Watch HS 0901.21 for changes
Duty rates, anti-dumping measures and permit rules change by Government Gazette. We’ll email you if this code’s status shifts.
Data current as of 2026-08-06. Indicative general (MFN) rate — real duty can differ at 8-digit level, under trade agreements (SADC, EU-EPA) and by Government Gazette. This is guidance, not a tariff determination under s47(9) of the Customs & Excise Act, 1964. Verify against the current SARS Tariff Book.
More codes in Chapter 09 — Coffee, tea, maté & spices
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty on roasted coffee (not decaffeinated) in South Africa?
HS code 0901.21 (Roasted coffee (not decaffeinated)) attracts an indicative general customs duty of 6c/kg in South Africa, plus 15% import VAT charged on the Added Tax Value. Verify the exact rate in the current SARS Tariff Book.
What is the HS code for roasted coffee beans?
The Harmonised System heading for roasted coffee (not decaffeinated) is 0901.21. South Africa uses an 8-digit tariff line based on this heading — confirm the precise 8-digit code in the SARS Tariff Book before importing.